Roasted Garlic & Feta Chicken (Print Version)

Vibrant Greek-inspired pasta blending tender roasted chicken, sweet caramelized garlic, and creamy feta with fresh spinach and zesty lemon.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat & Dairy

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 5.3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
03 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt

→ Pasta

04 - 12.3 oz penne or rigatoni pasta

→ Vegetables

05 - 2 whole bulbs garlic
06 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 5.3 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 3.5 oz baby spinach

→ Pantry & Seasonings

09 - 3 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 tsp dried oregano
11 - 1 tsp dried thyme
12 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes, optional
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste
14 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice tops off garlic bulbs, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30 minutes until soft and golden.
02 - Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Place on baking tray with sliced red onion and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Roast for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
03 - Cook pasta in large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
04 - Squeeze roasted garlic cloves from their skins into large bowl. Mash with fork. Add Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Whisk together to form creamy sauce, thinning with reserved pasta water as needed.
05 - Slice roasted chicken into strips.
06 - In large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add baby spinach and sauté until wilted, approximately 2 minutes.
07 - Add cooked pasta, roasted onion, cherry tomatoes, chicken, and mashed garlic sauce to skillet. Toss well to combine and heat through.
08 - Remove from heat, stir in crumbled feta, and toss gently.
09 - Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and additional feta if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Sweet Roasted Garlic: Roasting the garlic transforms it into a mild, buttery paste that serves as the base for a luscious sauce.
  • Protein-Packed: Tender chicken breast and Greek yogurt provide a satisfying protein boost.
  • Fresh Textures: The combination of wilted baby spinach and juicy roasted cherry tomatoes adds freshness to every bite.
02 -
  • Don't skip the pasta water: The starchy water helps the creamy garlic sauce emulsify and cling to the pasta noodles.
  • Gentle Mixing: Stir the feta in after removing the skillet from the heat to keep the cheese from melting completely, maintaining those delicious pockets of salty flavor.
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